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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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